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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a private urban institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 826 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,419 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,797.

Established
1923
Mascot
Wally
Type
Private university

Plan Your Visit

83%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
826Students
10:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$59,419Earnings 10yr
$17,797Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$15,690
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$27,314
Average Net Price$17,797
Median Debt at Graduation$27,672
Monthly Payment (10yr)$293

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,186
$30–48K$15,035
$48–75K$16,493
$75–110K$19,626
$110K+$21,287

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

6.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,669

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (28)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

60%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
826
Gender Split
84% / 16%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 22%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.3%
Freshman Retention60.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,851
10 Years$59,419

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from LA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K
69 mi(120 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
258 mi(447 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
373 mi(647 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans58 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental254 mi
MEM Memphis327 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1382 mi · ~39h 55m drive
New York, NY1193 mi · ~34h 28m drive
Hartford, CT1290 mi · ~37h 16m drive
Providence, RI1348 mi · ~38h 57m drive
Albany, NY1278 mi · ~36h 55m drive
Syracuse, NY1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive
Rochester, NY1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive
Buffalo, NY1095 mi · ~31h 38m drive
Philadelphia, PA1114 mi · ~32h 11m drive
Pittsburgh, PA933 mi · ~26h 57m drive
Harrisburg, PA1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive
Newark, NJ1186 mi · ~34h 16m drive
Washington, DC991 mi · ~28h 38m drive
Baltimore, MD1024 mi · ~29h 35m drive
Atlanta, GA456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
Charlotte, NC683 mi · ~19h 44m drive
Raleigh, NC811 mi · ~23h 26m drive
Miami, FL738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Orlando, FL599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Tampa, FL549 mi · ~15h 52m drive
Nashville, TN470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
New Orleans, LA69 mi · ~2h drive
Richmond, VA924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
Chicago, IL816 mi · ~23h 34m drive
Detroit, MI937 mi · ~27h 4m drive
Minneapolis, MN1014 mi · ~29h 18m drive
St. Louis, MO571 mi · ~16h 30m drive
Kansas City, MO632 mi · ~18h 15m drive
Indianapolis, IN705 mi · ~20h 22m drive
Columbus, OH803 mi · ~23h 12m drive
Cleveland, OH929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
Milwaukee, WI891 mi · ~25h 44m drive
Dallas, TX373 mi · ~10h 47m drive
Houston, TX258 mi · ~7h 27m drive
Austin, TX396 mi · ~11h 26m drive
San Antonio, TX447 mi · ~12h 55m drive
Los Angeles, CA1601 mi · ~46h 15m drive
San Francisco, CA1853 mi · ~53h 32m drive
San Diego, CA1538 mi · ~44h 26m drive
Seattle, WA2033 mi · ~58h 44m drive
Portland, OR1993 mi · ~57h 35m drive
Denver, CO1014 mi · ~29h 18m drive
Phoenix, AZ1245 mi · ~35h 58m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1364 mi · ~39h 24m drive
Honolulu, HI4141 mi · ~119h 38m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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